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These stories celebrate the world’s incredible natural wonders. From breathtaking landscapes to the tiniest creatures on Earth, the natural world has the power to remind us it’s still an amazing world.

54 min watch

What Astronauts Bring Back From Space: The Overview Effect with Frank White (Episode #191)

Frank White is renowned for coining the term "overview effect" to describe the profound and transformative experience astronauts have when they view Earth from space, recognizing its fragility and interconnectedness.

44 min watch

What’s Your Gut Telling You? Secrets of the Microbiome with Dr. Jack Gilbert (Episode #190)

Dr. Jack Gilbert is a luminary in the hidden world of our microbiomes—the trillions of tiny organisms that live in and on our bodies. Dr. Gilbert's groundbreaking research has shed light on how the makeup of this ecosystem on our bodies is shaping our health; from personalized medicine to mental health, to chronic disease response, his work is unlocking the secrets that will change our shared future.

5 min read

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Light Pollution is Stealing Our Stars–Here’s How We Can Take Them Back

Discover how light pollution is stealing our stars and learn practical steps you can take to help bring back the night sky for future generations.

5 min watch

Where’s Your Fish From? The Future of Sustainable Seafood with Jennifer Bushman (Episode #183)

Jennifer Bushman is a leading expert in elevating ingeniously sustainable “water farming.” Aquaculture now has the potential to provide abundant seafood, as well as foods from freshwater sources, all over the world. Get ready to be delighted—and hungry—as you learn about this consumer shift that you’ll surely be anxious to participate in.

52 min watch

An Astronaut’s View: Flourishing on Spaceship Earth Together with Nicole Stott (Episode #181)

Astronaut Nicole Stott isn't your average adventurer; she's one of the few individuals who have had the privilege of leaving Earth and venturing into the vast unknown, experiencing the wonder of living and working aboard a shuttle and the ISS. With over 100 days spent in space, Nicole has gained a unique perspective on our planet and the universe beyond.

45 min watch

Transforming Stressful Spaces with Nature Photography with Ernesto Rodriguez (Episode #180)

Ernesto Rodriguez is using a lifetime of experiences bridging art, science, and nature to create healing environments, and he can teach us how to combine our own unique life experiences to create real impact in remarkable ways. During this interview, you may see a path for yourself appear: one that allows you to live with joyous energy to the very end.

58 min watch

Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Rebecca Cliffe (Episode #179)

Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder of one of the world’s largest organizations for the conservation of the endearing, always-smiling sloth. Sloths aren’t just the latest trendy, adorable animal: Dr. Cliffe is here to inform us that they are worth every moment of constant attention and adoration, and to help us understand how we can assist this remarkable wildlife partner.

50 min watch

Looking to Nature to Solve Complex Problems with Katie Losey (Episode #178)

Did you know that many of the design and engineering problems we face today have actually already been solved through millions of years of evolution, by nature itself? Katie Losey, a science writer, is passionately advocating for the use of biomimicry—the study and application of nature’s hidden genius—in modern-problem solving.

10 min read

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The World’s Largest Musical Instrument is Hiding Inside This Cave

Explore the mesmerizing fusion of music and nature beneath the hills of Virginia, where the Great Stalacpipe Organ transforms the Earth into an enchanting musical marvel.

1 hr, 3 min watch

Healing the Planet by Transforming Sand Back to Soil with Rodger Savory (Episode #174)

In our rush to solve problems, we often overlook simple logic that holds the key to enormous progress. When it comes to turning the man-made desert wastelands of our planet back into the lush, productive forests and grasslands they once were, Ecologist Rodger Savory has one of those transformational observations that the world could be embracing.

68 min watch

Mexico’s Whales are Winning as Everyday Heroes Work Together with Katherina Audley (Episode #172)

Katherina Audley is a National Geographic Explorer and whale researcher who has found a way to build community and restore the natural world in unique ways. She has helped a small village in Mexico come together to support the rare ecosystem that surrounds them, building a prosperous future for everyone—even in places over 200 miles away!

8 min read

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Ancient Remedy to Modern Marvel: The Evolution of Aspirin Through History

Journey through time and across continents as we uncover the remarkable story of aspirin's evolution from willow tree to medicine cabinet staple. The humble aspirin is a testament to humanity's quest for medicinal solutions, bridging the gap between ancient remedies and modern pharmaceutical marvels.

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